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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Obituaries

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PRIMITIVA APOSTOL ALEJANDRO, 76, of Kane'ohe, died Sept. 14, 2006. Born in the Philippines. Retired seamstress. Survived by sons, Denny, Simeon, Romeo, Cesar, Edwin and Andrew; daughters, Joji, Jocelyn Bacquing and Merlyn Liban; 20 grandchildren; brother, Polo Apostol. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

PEDRO BARWEL ANGALA SR., 73, of Kihei, Maui, died Oct. 4, 2006. Born in Santa Cruz, Philippines. A houseman at the Maui Beach Hotel; watchman for Monsanto. Survived by wife, Salome; sons, Rodolfo, Salvador, Pedro Jr. and Ernesto; daughters, Zeny Valdez, Lisa Lorenzo, Vina Pascual, Delia Laberinto and Josie Angala-Rambaud; brothers, Santos and Fernando; sister, Lolita Sanchez; 31 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Christ the King Church; Mass 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; burial 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

CRISANTA REYES ANTONIO, 52, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 12, 2006. Born in Cavet, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Seamstress for Dashcover Hawaii. Survived by husband, Rhey; daughters, Cherry Lyn and Carla Mae; mother, Felipa Reyes; brothers, Rogelio and Eufemio Reyes. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Hearts Church, Wai'anae; Mass 10:15 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

MARY AH LAN BECKLEY, 82, of Honolulu, died Oct. 2, 2006. Born in Hana, Maui. Retired housekeeper at the Ilikai Hotel; Hawaii Theater usherette. Survived by son, William Jr.; daughters, Marion "Cho-Cho" Hatchie, Alma Gamiao, Henrietta Beckley and Alice Yamanoha; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Gamiao residence, 66-769-B Hale'iwa Road, Hale'iwa; service 3 p.m.; scattering of ashes to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

JAYDEN KENICHI BROWN, infant son of Aaron Brown and Leslie Goto-Brown, of Las Vegas, died Oct. 7, 2006. Born in Las Vegas. Survived also by grandparents, Wayne Brown, Paulette Brown, Peter Goto and Deborah Ann Goto; great-grandparents, Wayne Tani, Catherine Tani, Arthur Goto and Bow Chu Goto. Arrangements by Palm Mortuary, Las Vegas.

KENNETH "PAPA" YU HUNG CHING, 90, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Oct. 5, 2006. Born in Anahola, Kaua'i. Retired chef for the Inter-Island Resort, formerly the Kona Inn; U.S. Army sergeant with the 298th Infantry Regiment. Survived by sister, Choy Lewis; hanai sisters, Julia Yonemura, Sharon Waahila and Sarah Ah You; stepdaughters, Margret Okobayashi, Melvin Calipano, Jane Carter and Barbara Battle; stepsons, David and Harry Yonemura Jr.; grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaii Big Game Fish Club, Honokohau Harbor; scattering of ashes to follow. Loose flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawai'i.

AMPARO RAMOS CUMLAT, 62, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of Seattle, died Oct. 6, 2006. Born in Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A vendor at the Hilo Farmers Market. Survived by husband, Moises; son, Julius; daughter, Dexilyn; eight grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Sunday at 'Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.

LOUIS "BUTCH" EARL EATON JR., 57, of Mountain View, Hawai'i, died Sept. 27, 2006. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. A security guard. Survived by companion, Tammy Kahalekai; mother, Pearl; son, Freddy Keahi; daughter, Toni; brothers, Henry and Dennis; three grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Inurnment noon Saturday at Valley Isle Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

LETOFIALEIATOITOFIOLEMALO UFAGAFA FALE, 72, of 'Aiea, died Sept. 22, 2006. Born in Aoa, American Samoa. A homemaker. Survived by husband, the Rev. Iopu Sr.; sons, William, Iopu Jr. and Frank; daughters, Laine Salavea-Fale, Penifealaiatagata Satoga, Lenora Fale and Lorena Malepeai-Fooks; hanai children, Taeletoto Saleve, Iopu Lutu, Charlie Fale, Ioapo Pou, Gabriel Faatiga, Saline Satoga, Maria Lilio and Tamara Tagama; brothers, Taemoo, Tuiloa and Maluelue Ufafaga; sisters, Pulaau Ufagafa, Mainamaivasafuiolevaga Manulauti, Siuila Uele, Letofia Ufagafa and Violeta Seui; 35 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Visitation 7 p.m. Friday at Moanalua Community Church; service 10 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

WAYNE G. GASPER SR., 71, of Honolulu, died Sept. 26, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired truck driver for Operator Engineers Local #3 AFL-CIO and RHS Lee Trucking; U.S. Marine Corps corporal. Survived by wife, Faith "Lani"; sons, Wayne Jr., Duwayne and Darin; daughters, Jreen Lima, Melonie Gomes, Tammylyn Alatini, Carol and Alice; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; brother, Stacy; sisters, Winifred Kealoha, Wally Wong, Dorthy Miller and Blossom Gould, Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; service 11 a.m.; committal service 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

LaVON PORTER GROTTO, 76, of Hawai'i, died Oct. 6, 2006. Born in Brown County, Minn. Retired farmer. Survived by sister, Frances Lundeen, sons, Dennis and Von; daughters, Kathy, Lori Pound and Jill Worden; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Service 1 p.m. Friday at Waikoloa Community Church. Service at Zion Lutheran Church, Litchfield, Minn., at a later date. Interment at Lake Ripley Cemetery, Litchfield. Donations to American Cancer Society or Hospice of Hilo. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home, Kona.

QUENTIN "SAM" HOLT, 71, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Sept. 15, 2006. Born in Longview, Wash. Founder of Audissey Sound Co.; worked for years in the music industry in Hawai'i; founder of the Traveling Light Co. Service and celebration of life noon Saturday at Yoga Oasis, Pohoiki, Hawai'i. Donations to TAOACT Foundation. Further information at www.Qlove andlight.org or (808) 937-4550. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

CECILIA K. "CEO" FITZSIMMONS KEOLANUI, 83, of Wailuku, Maui, died Sept. 23, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired account clerk for Army & Air Force Exchange Services. Survived by husband, Thomas; son, Richard Fitzsimmons; daughters, Carol Ann Duncan and Claire Hueu; sister, Julia Gomes; 19 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Ballard Family Mortuary, Maui; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 2 p.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.

KAORU KODERA, 92, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Oct. 6, 2006. Born in Mountain View, Hawai'i. Retired state Department of Highways bridge maintenance man. Survived by wife, Chizue; sons, Ted, Glenn and Dennis; daughters, Shirly Takahashi and Sandra Kaneo; brother, George; sister, Shigeko Yamaguchi; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park Mausoleum. Casual attire.

LAURA K.H. LEE, 86, of Honolulu, died Oct. 7, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired from the Navy Regional Finance Center at Pearl Harbor. Survived by son, Michael; three grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Wong; brothers, Francis, Howard, Carlton and James. Visitation 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.

LOUISE MENDES MEDEIROS, 95, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Oct. 6, 2006. Born in Honoka'a, Hawai'i. Retired housekeeper at the Hilo Bay Hotel. Survived by daughters, Marlene Miprano, Doreen Johnson and Charlene; sister, Bernice; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

VICENTE "CENTE" ABAD MORALES SR., 83, of Papa'aloa, Hawai'i, died Sept. 29, 2006. Born in St. Matthew, Laoag City, Philippines. Retired tractor operator for Hamakua Sugar Co. World War II veteran of the recognized guerrillas of the Philippines Army. Survived by wife, Violet; sons, Vicente Jr. and Victor; one grandchild. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; prayer service 7 p.m. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2.

RICHARD KIYOTO MURAKAWA, 87, of Honolulu, died Aug. 26, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired salesman for City Mill Home Improvement Center. Survived by brother, Wayne; caregiver/daughter-in-law, Carol; nieces and nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

PATRICIA "PAT" BATACAN NABARRETE, 66, of Waipahu, died Sept. 9, 2006. Born in Tangid, Laoag City, Philippines. Owner of Nabarrete Store and Filipinas World Travel. Sales counselor at Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary. Survived by husband, Cornelio; daughters, Marissa and Edna; sons, Sunny and Patrick; seven grandchildren; brother, Filemon Batacan; sisters, Aquilina Domingo, Elisea Batacan and Agustina Fernandez. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

MARYLENN MARYLOU NAPTALE, 55, of Kahului, Maui, died Oct. 1, 2006. Born in the Marshall Islands. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Joseph and Tammy; daughter, Remote Ned; brothers Til-John and Harris Kaiko; 15 grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. today at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Overnight vigil at the mortuary. Service 8:30 a.m. tomorrow at the mortuary; burial 10 a.m. at Makawao Cemetery.

DANIEL KAPAKAHA PIIMANU, 81, of Nanakuli, died Sept. 21, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Helen; son, Alexander McNicoll; daughters, Lillian Parina, Coreen Beck, Linda Ahue, Dannyette Kaopua, Mary Anna Sibbett, MayLynn Reis and Jackie St. John; brother, Leonard; 25 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Makakilo Stake Center; service 11 a.m. luncheon to follow. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

DIANE HELEN PIKE-BOURNE, 58, of Honolulu, died Oct. 6, 2006. Born in Greensburg, Pa. Survived by husband, Eric Bourne; mother, Helen Pike; brother, Edward Pike; two nieces. Visitation 6 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Committal service 10 a.m. Monday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Donations to one's favorite charity. Casual attire.

MANUEL FEJARAN QUENGA, 78, of Honolulu, died Sept. 29, 2006. Born in Vallejo, Calif. Survived by wife, Juliet Cabanilla; stepsons, Rudy Cortez, Catalino Catabay, Bennie Supnet, Pete, Ernie and Flor Cabanilla; stepdaughters, Loretta Orr, Linda Leialoha, Jeanette Marquez, Cynthia Nagaoka-MacQuarrie, Barbara Kaleiohano, Eleanor Seeley, Fely Nicholson and Efie Cabanilla; grandchildren. Inurnment service 11:30 a.m. tomorrow at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

LUCENA "SENANG" SAPINOZO SOMERA, 94, of Waipahu, died Oct. 1, 2006. Born in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by sons, Ernest, Benjamin and Eliseo; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

MASANOBU "JOE" SUGIHARA, 80, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died Oct. 7, 2006. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. A handyman for W.H. Shipman Ranch. Survived by wife, Naoko; daughters, Elaine Oda and Lorraine Hirano; sister, Miyoko Yamasaki; one grandson. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.

HEMELINDA NENE SULU, 65, of Las Vegas, died Oct. 6, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A hotel housekeeper. Survived by sons, Richard Goodwin, Abraham Jr. and Noah; 12 grandchildren. Arrangements by Palm Mortuary, Las Vegas.

TAEKO UCHIMURA, 87, of Honaunau, Hawai'i, died Oct. 4, 2006. Born in Pahala, Hawai'i. Retired coffee and anthurium farmer. Survived by sons, Gary, Ray, Glenn and Daniel; daughters, Jane Williams, Elsie Yamamoto and Susan Migotti; brother, Kiyoichi Iseri; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Kona Hongwanji Mission; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

JOSEPHINE SHIRLEY VANIC, 67, of Honolulu, died Oct. 5, 2006. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired state worker. Survived by son, Rade; daughters, Renee Jenkins and LuAnne Freeman; brother, Leroy Inere; sister, Lorraine Luis; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:15 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.